Yacov Fruchter reflects on recognizing and uplifting individuals who stand out in our communities by empowering and amplifying their voices and actions. Excerpt from Shabbat morning services. July 27, 2024. Beth Tzedec Congregation Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Lara Rodin reflects on the components that make up a good blessing. Excerpt from Shabbat morning services. July 20, 2024. Beth Tzedec Congregation Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin reflects on the importance of taking the time to process grief. Excerpt from Shabbat morning services. July 13, 2024. Beth Tzedec Congregation Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Lara Rodin reflects on our responsibility to choose our own fate and forge our own paths. Excerpt from Shabbat morning services. July 6, 2024. Beth Tzedec Congregation Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Steven Wernick reflects on the significant impact influence can have, drawing connections to current events. Excerpt from Shabbat morning services. June 29, 2024. Beth Tzedec Congregation Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Steven Wernick reflects on the power of evil speech and our responsibility to not listen to it. Excerpt from Shabbat morning services. June 22, 2024. Beth Tzedec Congregation Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Steven Wernick reflects the notion of Jews being indigenous to the land of Israel. Excerpt from Shabbat morning services June 15, 2024. Beth Tzedec Congregation, Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Wernick explains: the rescue of hostages by the IDF brought joy, but was marred by the sorrow of a father, Yossi, who died just hours before learning his son was saved, likely due to his grief. Amidst these mixed emotions, the community's acts of kindness and remembrance during Yizkor highlight the resilience and compassion of the Jewish people, with efforts to honor those lost and support one another in times of crisis.

Excerpt from Shavuot morning services. June 13, 2024. Beth Tzedec Congregation, Toronto, Canada.